SECOND SUNDAY OF MATTHEW

Liturgical Schedule

8:45 am Matins

10:00 am Divine Liturgy

Hymn of St. Sophia

Adult Ministry

12:45 pm Choir Practice

Special Request

On November 11 we will honor veterans on Veteran's Day. We would like to produce a PDF booklet with pictures, memorabilia, and stories of the veterans in our community past and present. We invite everyone who served our country, in uniform, in any capacity to share in writing their stories. We would like to include also the stories of those in your families who served and fell asleep in the Lord.

Weekdays Calendar

Monday

6:30 pm Parish Council Meeting

Tuesday

Nativity of St. John the Baptist

9:30 am Doxology and Divine Liturgy

Wednesday

11:00 am Akathist to the Mother of God

the Nurturer of Children

(preferably in person but you can join online)

Meeting link in Calendar event

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Office Hours

6:30 pm Bible Study - Study file

7:30 pm Chanting Class for future

chanters and readers of our Church

Friday

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Office Hours

4:30 pm Art Class

6:30 pm Introduction to the Orthodox Faith -

Study file

Calendar

Stewardship Pledge Card

Ongoing Fundraisers

Do you want authentic Greek food?

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Winter Haven, Florida, sells the finest Greek food and pastries.

Do you need to special order hard-to-find authentic

Greek food or pastries?

St. Sophia has decades of experience and knowledge in locating the best. Plus you will be supporting our church, Hagia Sophia, and its ministries with every order. Thank You!

To order or for any questions contact:

Tina Thomas

Parish Council President

Phone: 863-224-4307

tinathomasjd@gmail.com

Stewardship or, what we do after we say: "I believe ..."

We are thankful for your

love for Christ and

His Church.

We thank those who updated their 2025 pledges and those who have not, please complete as soon as possible.

For any questions please contact Peter Pappas Stewardship chairman

at (908) 510-6987;

Tina Thomas, Parish Council President at (863) 224-4307;

Father John at (727)773-5699

With love in Christ, we thank you for your continuing generosity

and very much appreciate those that increased

their stewardship.

Stewardship Form

2025 Stewardship Resources

Make a donation

Stewardship Presentations from the best in the field

Volunteer for our St. Sophia

Coffee Hour Fellowship Sunday after the Divine Liturgy
Being a choir member, chanter or reader.
Encourage your children/grandchildren to participate in church ministries (Altar boy, Handmaidens, GOYA, and choir)
Baking and cooking
Cleaning

Have a safe trip!

flying to Greece or anywhere else for vacation! Orthodox Churches are some of the most beautiful places to visit. While praying for your families, please, remember to pray for our larger family of St. Sophia!

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